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EU to leave safe travel list unchanged for now, official says
The list will be reviewed again in two weeks or even earlier if the COVID-19 situation changes.
Balearic public spending 3rd lowest in Spain
The Court of Accounts report was prepared with Ministry of Health data and Satellite Accounts of public health spending.
EU to review safe travel list, could reconsider U.S. status - source
The EU list currently includes two dozen countries, including the United States, Japan and Australia.
Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says
Concerns raised that vaccinated people infected with Delta could, unlike with other variants, readily transmit it.
UK PM Johnson says more travel will be possible as countries get vaccinated
"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."
Spanish engineers extract drinking water from thin air
Spanish company has devised a system to extract drinking water from thin air even in the desert.
UK to keep Spain on amber list as cases fall -The Times
Big announcement will be tomorrow.
Spain's infection rate continues to recede after last month's Delta peak
The Delta variant had been growing and became dominant in Spain last month, but now is receding.
Septuagenarian Spanish señora arrested for masterminding cocaine smuggling ring
All were arrested during an operation run by the Spanish Civil Guard and National Police and the Portuguese Judicial Police.
We need to get the travel industry moving again, UK PM Johnson says
An amber watchlist was due to be signed off on Thursday but a split in the government could delay a decision, The Times said
Foreign tourism to Spain surges from year ago in June, 75% below 2019
The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain jumped to 2.2 million in June...
No chance of 'Amber Plus' Watchlist for Mallorca this week!
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson considered implementing ‘Amber Plus’ to prevent new variants entering the UK, but apparently changed his mind over fears of a backlash.
Keep travel simple to reopen economy, Heathrow CEO tells Britain
The industry faced a new headache over potential COVID-19 warnings against holidays to Spain.
Sun-seekers enjoy European summer 'workcation' before office return
Drawn by sun, sea and speedy Wi-Fi, remote workers are converging on Europe's southernmost islands.
Britain may toughen summer travel rules for Spain - The Times
British ministers plan to warn holidaymakers against visiting destinations such as Spain.
Spanish court drops investigation into Repsol chairman in alleged spying case
The High Court had put all of them under investigation as part of a probe into the case of alleged spying.
Caixabank revises up costs savings from Bankia acquisition
Caixabank had reported a net profit of 115 million euros on standalone basis in the year-ago period.
UK's Deliveroo mulls ending Spain operations
The proposal is subject to consultation with employees and riders who will be affected by the end of operations.
The Sunday Interview: Dame Judi Dench
“To be back here now after lockdown is like a giant firework display..”
Spain's economy moving in the right direction
After a disastrous 2020, GDP soared in the second quarter, with domestic demand adding 20.3 points to year-on-year figures.
'Best Cruise Ship in the World' docks in Palma
The Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ship named ‘Europa 2’ 'Best Cruise Ship in the World'.
Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira
"The documents (...) annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings,"
Spain's unemployment rate falls to 15.3% in Q2
The unemployment rate remains well above the 13.78% rate recorded before the pandemic hit Spain.
More people in Mallorca could soon be working from home
Randstad pointed out the importance of supporting workers who are struggling with the transition to teleworking.
Airlines secure no quarantine for vaccinated passengers from European Union, U.S.
Update: decision has been made.
U.S. issues 'Do Not Travel' advisories for Spain over COVID-19 cases
Spain reopened its borders to U.S. tourists in June and has been a popular destination for Americans since then.
UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park
Retiro Park, just off the Paseo del Prado, is one of the city's most visited attractions.
Spain to donate 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses -PM Sanchez
Sanchez said the vaccines would be distributed through the COVAX vaccine-sharing program throughout the rest of the year.
Spain's Democratic Memory bill to honour dictatorship victims
The bill will create two official remembrance days to honour the victims and the exiled, and an official registry of the victims will be set up.
Spain's Prado overhauls collection to highlight women artists
The museum now boasts works by 13 female painters out of a total of 130 artists.
Spain's Supreme Court rules some Ryanair luggage rules are unfair
In 2019, it ruled that it was unfair for Ryanair to charge a fee for hand luggage.
Spaniards queue up for shots, hoping to leave COVID behind them
Spain is sitting 4th in the European Union and 11th worldwide of the population given at least one dose of the vaccine.
As Spain swelters and COVID cases grow, pool renting app thrives
There are 150,000 app users who take their pick between some 3,500 private pools in Spain and France.
Vaccinations slowing spread of COVID-19 cases in Spain -minister
Spain had registered a major growth in the number of diagnosed cases per 100,000 people over the past few weeks.
Over 200 migrants scale fence into Spain's Melilla enclave
More than 300 migrants attempted to scale the six-metre fence using hooks.
In U.S. charm offensive, Spanish PM highlights recovery to lure investment
Sanchez met in New York with several major investors including Bloomberg and BlackRock Inc.
Train driver to face trial for Spain's worst accident in decades
The train derailed and slammed into a concrete wall on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela in July 2013.
UK citizen arrested in Spain for role in 2020 Twitter hack
"Hacker used accounts to solicit digital currency...."
Cap de Formentor Lighthouse visits continue despite restrictions
The bulk of trips by private vehicle to the beach occur between 10:00-19:00, mostly at dusk.
Dancing the night away in England!
There are concerns over the spread of the Beta variant of the virus in France.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"